Portland battles, But falls 66-61 to Hawai’i
HONOLULU, HI – The Portland Pilots fought valiantly but ultimately fell to the Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine 66-61 in a hard-fought contest. Despite a strong offensive showing from beyond the arc and a dominant defensive performance, Portland was unable to overcome hawai’i’s resilience.
The Pilots showcased offensive firepower, knocking down nine three-pointers throughout the game. Portland’s defense stifled Hawai’i, holding them to 38.6% shooting from the field – the fourth time this season an opponent has been held under 40% shooting. The Portland bench contributed significantly, adding 19 points to the team’s total.
Portland forced 18 turnovers and tallied five blocks as a team,demonstrating thier defensive activity. They also controlled the offensive glass,collecting 12 offensive boards. Rhyan Mogel led the Pilots in scoring with 16 points, while Julia Dalan secured a game-high eight rebounds – a new career high for the Pilot. Dalan also added four blocks, marking her fourth game this season with multiple blocks.
Up Next
Portland will host the Portland Invitational Presented by Oxford Suites during Thanksgiving Weekend, welcoming the Nevada wolf Pack and the Eastern Washington Eagles. The Pilots will open the tournament against Nevada on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m.
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